Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Public Policy Program (MPP)
The two-year professional MPP program prepares students for leadership
roles in various levels of government, non-profit organizations and with corporations both in domestic and international locations. Dual-degrees with Duke or UNC schools are
available in law (JD), business (MBA) and environment (MEM). A dual-degree in medicine (MD) is available with Duke's Medical program. The MPP program requires full-time enrollment and most
students possess two to six years of post-undergraduate work
experience.
MPP Program Questions? Email MPP
Public Policy PhD Program (PhD)
The Duke PhD in Public Policy is a research-focused, five-year degree
program that prepares students for academic positions in public policy,
public administration or policy-oriented schools or for high-level
professional positions in domestic and international public agencies,
research organizations and policy consulting firms.
View PhD Program Brochure
PhD Program Questions? Email PhD
Program in International Development Policy (PIDP)
The Program in International Development Policy is designed for
mid-career professionals who seek a master’s-level program and who are
likely to dedicate their careers to policymaking and public service in
developing countries and countries in transition. Part of the Sanford
School's Duke Center for International Development, the PIDP provides
interdisciplinary training in policy analysis on issues related to
long-term social and economic development.
PIDP Program Questions? Email PIDP
MPP Program
“The open door policy here is a huge asset. You’re able to maintain a personal and professional relationship with your faculty that’s different from other, larger institutions. They really care about their students and want them to succeed, and I think that’s definitely a function of the environment Sanford creates.”
Grace Stephens, MPP ’08
